Minority teachers' importance emphasized by U.S. education ...

Seth Wenig/The Associated Press archiveAs Duncan gives the commencement address today at Xavier University, he is expected to ask the student body and their families to consider a career in teaching. He was photographed in April in New York.Quinton Jones, a Houston teacher, told U.S. Education Department Secretary Arne Duncan that he had entered college "strongly against" teaching as a profession. "That's a common theme," Duncan said, as he moderated a Friday roundtable of young African-American and Latino teachers at the Children's Defense Fund offices in New Orleans with Marian Wright [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 11:00:00

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Create a career with Shining hotel management schools | Hotel Company

You have a passion for the hospitality industry and how they work. From booking to catering, you enjoy watching the subtleties of the Hotel management. Finally, you can find all the details about what goes into the inner workings of a Hotel makes fascinating Sun Even better, you want to enable the operation of a hotel, motel or places more efficiently. And you know what it takes. Now the only thing you need is the right training, a certain credibility in the moneyHotel industry. Learning About hospitality and then some If your passion is hospitality management, many programs are available [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 00:47:36

Vicki Voisin - The Paralegal Mentor with Paralegal Career ...

She is a tireless promoter of the paralegal profession who heads the Pacific Northwest Paralegal Association (PNPA), an affiliate of NALA. Sandra received the 2009 NALA Affiliated Associations Outstanding Contributions Award for her work with PNPA. Most notable are Sandra's successful efforts to increase the membership of that association. Thanks, Sandra! 1. Where do you work and what is your job title? In July 2009 I celebrated my two year anniversary at Barran Liebman, LLP, a labor and employment law firm where I am a litigation paralegal. 2. What prompted you to choose a paralegal career? [more...]

Date: 2009-12-15 02:11:00

Looking for a Medical Career? Try Medical Assistant School and ...

Most things that require instruction and can be done by telephone or paperwork is the job of the medical assistant. The idea is to free the doctor and the nursing staff so they can spend as much time as possible taking care of the medical needs of the patient. The duties will vary according to the training of the Medical Assistant. Taking on the task of Medical Assisting is no easy job, the work is dedicating. Medical Assisting can be an on the job training program or it can be a 1 year course with a certificate. The Community College MAProgram generally carries a two year associate degree. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 00:00:00

Big Education Ape: West Sacramento charter makes Woodland High ...

West Sacramento charter makes Woodland High conversion more likely Parents aiming to transform WHS are happy after the state OK'd a similar West Sac design. A West Sacramento charter high school was approved by the State Board of Education Friday, helping open the door for Woodland to follow suit. Petitioner Paul Preston designed most of the charter model that is the California College, Career & Technical Education Center. The school will focus not only on college preparation, but career and technical training for those students not immediately bound for college. A guild of Woodland parents [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 15:40:00

Is Becoming a Medical Assistant the Right Career Path For You

Careers in the healthcare industry are growing by leaps and bounds. One of the most sought after jobs in the healthcare field today is medical assisting. An assistant will need to be very accurate and meticulous when it comes to patient documentation. Working closely with practitioners helping others gain optimal health is a highlight of this chosen profession. While working longer hours is something to expect, the higher income can help make the long hours more tolerable. There are three areas in this profession to choose from to study and major in. These are administration, clinical and [more...]

Date: 2010-04-14 20:25:33

What career path is best for a person in their early forties? « Jobs

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Date: 2010-03-05 17:29:17

Regan Career Institute Announces New Phlebotomy Training Program ...

Regan Career Institute Announces New Phlebotomy Training Program For California Certification The Regan Career Institute is launching a new Phlebotomy program to train students to become California certified Phlebotomy technicians. Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) February 25, 2009 - Established in 2004, RCI, together with local hospitals, labs, and clinics, have trained and educated hundreds of students towards new careers in the medical field. The Institute has recently introduced an 80 hour CPT 1 Phlebotomy Program which is proving to be the most popular of their course [more...]

Date: 2009-02-25 00:00:00

Requirements To Become A Paralegal - Life123

By: Jaceson MaughanBy completing the requirements to become a paralegal, you can embark on a high-demand career with plenty of challenges for those seeking a job that changes all the time. There are different levels of paralegal training, so understanding what is required for each type of program can help you decide which one fits your schedule and career needs best.What Is A Paralegal, Exactly? A paralegal is an assistant to an attorney and has been trained in various tasks relating to the legal system. Paralegals can come from a variety of education and experience backgrounds, and there is [more...]

Date: 2009-11-17 05:25:12

What Salary Can A Law Graduate With Legal Secretarial Experience ...

Contact your local Community, University or the school you graduated from. Go to their career center and the staff there will be able to assist you. Ask them the question you had. I’ve done future projections on what saleries to expect from a couple of majors I was considering. It gave me some solid facts. This is done on a computer the career center has there. I forget the name of the program, but they will know what your talking about. If not try googling future salery projections and look for a educational related site, these are more trustworthy, and ask in the field. Talk with some [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 21:46:50

Im going to go to Community College, but I also want to Dual ...

Im going to go to Community College, but I also want to Dual-Enroll at a technical School? I enrolled at a local Community College which has ties to the local state university to admit me there to finish my 4-year bachelors in Engineering as I plan to. But I also want to go to Aviation School to see if I can receive my A&P License which takes roughly 18-months and within that period of time I can start earning $20 an hour to help with school. Can financial aid, be paying for two different schools at once, or any form of scholarships?Related Post:Is it possible to get into a really great [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 03:44:20

Online Network Systems Learning Programs » Education Business

Certificate and degree programs offer study involving network systems. The main decision students have to make is what specific duties they want to carry out. Functions include working with software and hardware, managing system function, and data collection. Some learning programs offer students the option of earning a degree solely for network systems. A popular choice for this study path is network systems administration. Entering a program through information technology or computer science opens a wider breadth of concentrations to choose from. An associate’s degree in network systems [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 13:08:42

Everest College – Tacoma Launches Paralegal Program

Graduates of the program are expected to be qualified for entry-level paralegal jobs at legal offices, state and federal government agencies, corporate legal departments, consumer groups, insurance companies, banks, title companies and legal aid societies. About EverestEverest College – Tacoma , located at 2156 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402, provides career-oriented diploma and degree programs including Paralegal, Business, Criminal Justice, Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Massage Therapy – [more...]

Date: 2010-03-10 04:00:26

Sloan Semester :: Degrees :: Is There Any Specific College Degree ...

The Marines don’t have any restrictions on the major you can have (unlike the Navy and Air Force) for their Officer Candidates. The Naval Academy is a whole other ball of wax. Your GPA should be perfect or near-perfect, you should select an applied science or engineering degree, and you need to do things in high school that prove your initiative, drive, and leadership. If you can get into the Naval Academy diffently take the opporitunity. Or look into NROTC Marine option or Marine PLC. I’m in AROTC and majoring in criminal justice. There are a lot of classes in the major like terrorism [more...]

Date: 2010-04-20 20:09:41

Political Reporters Job Description, Education and Training ...

What Political Reporters Do Political reporters gather and analyze information about current events in government and politics and broadcast their reports on radio and television stations. Political reporters also are employed by newspapers and magazines. Political reporters may receive story assignments from an editor, producer, or news director or as the result of a lead, or news tip. Good political reporters are always on the lookout for story ideas. To cover a story, political reporters gather and verify facts by interviewing people involved in or related to the event, examining [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 13:25:38

Local rock band Yttrium to perform at music festival : San Diego ...

All of the artists are from the San Diego area, and they all play original music. There will be food and beverages as well as CDs and merchandise from the artists available for purchase at the event. Music Industry Studies is a transfer degree program at Cuyamaca College that focuses on the practical aspects of developing careers in the music industry. The program combines classes in music theory, literature, and performance with studies in music technology and business. One of the classes, the Music Industry Seminar, produces the Coyote Music Festival every spring as a semester-length [more...]

Date: 2010-04-16 23:43:04

A Career in Crime: Getting A Criminal Justice Degree Online

If you like details and are organized, becoming a paralegal is just one way to use your degree. This career can earn you a salary upwards of $66,000 a year. Criminal justice degrees cover the basics of law, crime and public policy. Many students use this degree to go on to law school. Criminal justice is an excellent foundation for a career in criminal law. Perhaps you could be the next district attorney or high profile defense attorney. If you have no plans of going to law school or getting a masters degree, a bachelors degree is still a valuable investment. The US Census Bureau finds [more...]

Date: 2010-04-15 15:31:05

South Africa « Real Film Career Forum for What I Really Want to Do

The government has tried to foster local talent through writers’ programs and through an arrangement with the University of Southern California’s film school, allowing an interchange between students and professors. For local talent to succeed here, South Africa also needs to develop the distribution and exhibition infrastructure that will allow locals’ films to find an audience. Presently, South Africa’s population of more than 48 million is serviced by fewer than 75 theater facilities nationwide, run by the country’s top two chains, Ster-Kinekor and Nu Metro. Matatu, however, says [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 14:46:22

Law Enforcement Day Tackles School Violence

The SUNY Canton criminal justice program will be commemorating the anniversary of the Columbine tragedy with a Law Enforcement Day symposium on violence in schools. The day-long event will be honoring local law enforcement professionals and providing educational topics about raising awareness of violence in schools and the community at large. Sessions and presentations will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center. The event is free and open to the public. "It will have been 11 years since the shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado," [more...]

Date: 2010-04-13 20:35:44

Does anyone know an inexpensive on-line school to get a Bachelor's ...

I am interested in getting a degree online for accounting and/or business management, but cannot actually participate in a live classroom environment. I would like to try to get my degree online but am not having much luck finding any that are worthwhile, notable and inexpensive. Any help or suggestions would be great. Incoming search terms for the article:inexpensive bachelors in accounting Related posts:Does anyone know the best local school for accounting near Longwood, FL or a great online degree in accounting best school for online bachelor degree in business management degree? Build a [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 06:52:31

Is the online Masters in Computer Science at NJIT worth the money ...

I have been working in IT for 25 years and I am currently a Software Developer. I anticipate working another 15 years and would like to get a Masters in Computer Science to advance my career. I’m very involved with my children and I think an online program would work best for me. Any opinions on New Jersey Institute of Technology’s online Masters? Will it help my career? NJIT is a reputable university. While it’s not elite, it’s in the top 150 or so unis in the US, which means that it’s actually quite good. IMO, if you’re considering online masters degrees, they’d be a good [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 15:26:28

I am finishing up my Medical Assistant program with my associates ...

I know in my area my local medical school hires many medical assistants. Other areas: *hospitals (you can also apply as a lab assistant….my brother’s girlfriend does that and she was a med assistant) *physician’s office I am a newly graduated certified pharmacy technician, and I had to learn the hard way that hospitals prefer their applicants WITH hospital experience. I am going to be volunteering at my local hospital pharmacy department in order to gain that hospital experience and hopefully get my foot in the door for future employment. You should consider volunteering at your local [more...]

Date: 2010-04-06 10:21:29

UEI College Campus and College Profile

United Education International College (UEI College) is one of the top career colleges. This is because the training provided at UEI College gives students the ability to pursue their career goals upon graduation. UEI instructors help students to take charge of their futures by teaching them the necessary skills to become successful in today’s workplace. Apply for UEI College Now! There are seven UEI College campus locations in California: Chula Vista El Monte Huntington Park Ontario San Bernardino San Diego Van Nuys In addition, UEI College has two national affiliate campus [more...]

Date: 2010-03-08 22:41:03

what are some entry level jobs fro someone who wants to be a ...

what are some entry level jobs fro someone who wants to be a special events planner? I would like to learn the ropes of special event planning but I want to get paid. what are some entry level jobs that would be good for a career in event planning? I would recommend working at a party supply store, hotel (many hotels rent banquet rooms for meeting, parties, etc.), if you have a convention center nearby or a place where they host events such as boat shows or rv shows, etc.. Or look in your local directory to see if there is an event planner or wedding planner in your area, Maybe they need help [more...]

Date: 2010-04-26 13:59:37

Wanna get a Business Degree from Hubbard College? - Why We Protest ...

LMAO. What employer in their right mind wants to hire someone with a "Business Degree" from scilon Hubbard College? The Razz Line - Hubbard College of Administration International - Degree Programs (that ^ ^ ^ is NOT a scilon link, but all the links below ARE scilons links) Hubbard College of Administration International - Degree Programs Publication Date: 10 Apr 10 320 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, California 90004 The Hubbard College of Administration offers degree and certificate programs that give students a broad business education. Each course is followed by an apprenticeship [more...]

Date: 2010-05-01 07:53:45

UAF News and Events » Blog Archive » UAF honors the year's ...

During that time, she has always forwarded her education and will receive two degrees at this year’s commencement ceremony: a bachelor’s degree in rural development and an associate degree in tribal management. Blake has worked as an intern in the federal Department of Agriculture and currently is involved in rural affairs at the state level as an intern for Sen. Albert Kookesh. Not content simply to advance her own self and career, Blake has also worked as a peer advisor to students with Rural Student Services and the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program. “I am on the road to [more...]

Date: 2010-04-28 20:39:53

Any medical billing and coding / medical transcriptionists here ...

1. Any school with medical transcription course. 2. I didn’t get an online degree since I’ve been graduated this month and I can’t answer that. 3. It depends on your performance. The better you perform, the higher salary you receive. 4. Pros: For home job, you want more privacy, own computer/laptop and good lifestyle. For offices, more software and no hassle. Cons: Some files have sounds so less that you almost can’t hear a thing and sometimes you’ll get frustrated for not understand what doctors have said. 1) There is schools that deal just with medical transcription. You can [more...]

Date: 2009-08-11 07:00:00

Advice For Deciding On A Fututre Job | Web Developers Help For Dummies

Depending on what the career is, you may need to look into some vocational schooling after high school to make sure you have the proper skill set before entering the work force. Also, doing some sort of training program or vocational schooling is a smart way to network, which will allow you to meet professionals in the field and possibly get a possible start with a company. To find local programs for training, you should talk to the counselor. Finding the perfect career fit can be a difficult process. You should be prepared to have to make some tough decisions about your career. It can be [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 11:45:17

btripp: Like hiring a career counselor, only cheaper ...

Oh, and for our ever-vigilant masters at the FTC, this was a review copy that I received from the good folks at Wiley, who seem to like keeping me in Social Media, Job Search, and other business-oriented books! As you no doubt have surmised, Ford R. Myers is a “career consultant” and Get The Job You Want Even When No One's Hiring is his venture into systematizing a couple of decades' worth of experience into a generally-applicable book. His inspiration for this seems to be summed up in the following:We go through 12 years of education, possibly four more years of college, and sometimes [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 00:23:21

btripp_books: Like hiring a career counselor, only cheaper ...

We go through 12 years of education, possibly four more years of college, and sometimes even two to four more years of graduate school, and not one day is spent on how to manage your career, find work you truly enjoy, and make sure you're well compensated for it. Not one day!One gets the idea that he decided to structure the book along the lines of how he might handle a new client, going from the current economic realities on through the various processes and on into a new job and beyond. The book has an odd, albeit effective, structure, with 80-some numbered sections distributed over five [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 00:25:37

Hospital Buniess » Blog Archive » How to Become a Certified ...

I am doing a senior class project on “how to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA)” for a mock job fair that we were doing at the school. I had to find out everything that I could and how you come about picking this job for career. It was a good idea for someones future because health care is something that will always be around. I decided to go to the local hospital to get some information for my report. The woman that I talked to on the phone told me that if I wanted to that I could come in this Saturday and she would put me in some student scrubs and do “A day in the life of” [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 06:21:01

ODU Aka Old Dominion University Free Degree Program Complete ...

In selected graduate programs, the university aspires to international leadership.ODU's TELETECHNET distance learning program is one of the nation's largest and accounts for nearly one third of student enrollment. ODU is the only university in the US to offer MBA concentrations in Maritime, Transportation, and Port Logistics Management and has well-respected programs in Marine Science and Coastal Engineering. Because Hampton Roads is a major international maritime and commerce center, the university has a special mission for the Commonwealth of Virginia in commerce, and in international [more...]

Date: 2010-05-06 17:41:00

School Chair Of Information Technology - ITT Educational Services ...

We have all the newest jobs posted on all the sites With sophisticated technology we are able to present in real-time almost every newly listed job that has just been posted with thousands of sites. We simply aggregate (that is where we derive our name) each new job as it is posted with all the major sites. Now you don�t have to spend hours searching thousands of individual job boards, career sites, job aggregators, local newspapers, and corporate [more...]

Date: 2010-04-18 05:00:00

Online Nursing Schools nursing

There was an almost six percent vacancy rate in associate’s degree programs. What is more, the vacancy rate was increasing. This has led to waiting lists for nursing schools, even as the health care industry cries out for more nurses. Health care policy makers and practitioners are looking for ways to educate would-be nurses in spite of the shortage of educators. Online Nursing Schools One hopeful prospect is online learning. There are now many accredited online nursing programs. The online environment offers flexibility for both teacher and student. Nursing educators can serve students on [more...]

Date: 2010-03-18 00:00:00

Shirley Jelmo Named Teacher of the Year By Colorado Private School ...

Shirley Jelmo, a Medical Assistant Instructor has been named Teacher of the Year by the Colorado Private School Association. It is not the first time Jelmo has been honored. Last year she was named Master Teacher of the Year by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. "Shirley is the type of person who creates an outstanding example that students want to emulate," said Campus Director Sam Pedregon. "This is not only reflected in the quality of her teaching, but in the quality of students who graduate from her program. She instills a desire to be the absolute best, which is exactly [more...]

Date: 2010-05-05 10:58:04

Montebello Centennial Stirs Up School Spirit, Memories : Eastern ...

Browse > Home / General News, Montebello / Montebello Centennial Stirs Up School Spirit, Memories By Elizabeth Hsing-Huei Chou, EGP Staff Writer When the Montebello Oilers marching band stormed into the Quiet Cannon banquet hall at Monday night’s high school centennial celebration, Tina-Marie Lozano, class of ’96, felt the familiar pull to “step into line.” Even now, whenever she hears the sound of the school band, the former color guard captain can’t help marking time, which is often, because she now teaches English at her alma mater and experiences high school life on a daily [more...]

Date: 2010-04-29 20:42:39

Four apply to become Snyder's next district attorney » News » The ...

The candidates include Matthew Slivinski, a Selinsgrove attorney, John Reed, Snyder County's chief public defender, and Michael Piecuch, executive director of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. A fourth applicant has asked not to be named publicly, Woelfel said. Several court watchers have speculated that the fourth candidate is Frank Fina, chief deputy attorney in the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, who is overseeing the corruption probe of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. A resident of Selinsgrove, Fina served as a Union County assistant district attorney in the [more...]

Date: 2010-01-19 22:33:13

Deep Creek Lake Real Estate Blog: Judge Eiswert To Speak At 2010 ...

Deep Creek Lake Real Estate Information, Local News & Happenings in Garrett County Maryland, Current Events, Local Business Profiles, Upcoming Attractions, Vacation Rentals, Resort Realty, Community Profiles, Homes for Sale, Restaurants & Dining, Entertainment Schedules, Festivals & Gatherings, Churches & Charities, Wisp Ski & Golf Resort, Swallow Falls State Park, Youghiogheny & Casselman River, Garrett County Fair & more! Support the Republiucan Newspaper! It's only $9.95/year for the online edition! Garrett College will hold its 2010 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m. [more...]

Date: 2010-05-08 13:04:00

Guaranteed Transfers from Community Colleges to Prestigious ...

Home > Articles > Courses in College > Guaranteed Transfers from Community Colleges to Prestigious Business Schools Written by Grace Chen Earning a bachelor’s business degree can pay off in dividends, with staff accountants generating $40,000 annually to financial controllers earning a median salary of $70,000. If you are a community college student considering a career in business, there’s good news on the horizon! Some of America’s best business programs have partnered with local community colleges, offering transfer students guaranteed admissions into business schools at four-year [more...]

Date: 2010-04-09 05:06:39

Homeland security colleges | CollegeInfoPro.com

The home land security colleges prepare its pupils to maintain security and to make their country a safer place to live in. The homeland security prepares to fight against any dangers that include external threats or internal commotions, man made or natural involving all levels of government from federal, state and local in the act of safeguarding the nation. The homeland security job titles Here are few of the jobs you can dream of after acquiring training from a homeland security college Asylum office Immigration office Attorney Auditor Border patrol agent Import specialist Federal co [more...]

Date: 2010-05-07 01:20:51

Louisville News and Politics: KATIE KING: Are you serious?

Just really she has done nothing more than being a paralegal since she does not try the cases and really lacks the experience to do so. Does her appearance or social status make her qualified for the position. It shouldn't but obviously there are those out there that will vote for someone such as this when that person doesn't have the qualifications to do so. All over Metro Louisville you find businesses that complain about finding quality workforce team players yet they will hire based on who knows who rather than who knows what. So much for any sort of merit system. Qualifications, [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 06:09:00

Top Paying Jobs in Criminal Justice | Criminal Justice School Guide

Salaries in the field of criminal justice will vary with the level of your education, your geographic location, and the type of work that you do. Criminal justice salaries can range from $24,000 for entry level positions, to $170,000 for senior and executive positions. Jobs that require less education will pay less, and jobs that require high degrees of education will offer large salaries and great benefits packages. If you want to earn a large salary, a college degree is definitely a necessity. Based on average salary statistics, the top paying criminal justice careers include: Detective – [more...]

Date: 2010-02-17 14:00:56

Is Paralegal Education Necessary? - Finance students to their homes

Paralegals help make lawyers look organized. They typically sort, prepare, photocopy, and index documents, while also interviewing witnesses or conducting hearings. Most beginning paralegals should have a bachelor's degree, according to the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA). Roughly 50 percent of paralegals do, with about 25 percent having two-year associates degrees. However, trends indicate that most potential employers expect entry-level paralegals to have a four-year college degree. Any additional training a paralegal might have, whether it be in medicine, [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 07:58:51

Is Paralegal Education Necessary?

Paralegals help make lawyers look organized. They typically sort, prepare, photocopy, and index documents, while also interviewing witnesses or conducting hearings. Most beginning paralegals should have a bachelor's degree, according to the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA). Roughly 50 percent of paralegals do, with about 25 percent having two-year associates degrees. However, trends indicate that most potential employers expect entry-level paralegals to have a four-year college degree. Any additional training a paralegal might have, whether it be in medicine, [more...]

Date: 2010-04-16 08:53:23

University colleagues, surgeons from around world to celebrate ...

Endocrine surgeons from around the world will join dozens of Chicago physicians Friday, April 16 to celebrate the long, illustrious and ongoing medical career of Edwin Kaplan, a Professor of Surgery who joined the UChicago faculty in 1968. A daylong symposium, with speakers from France and Italy, more than a dozen U.S. medical schools, and the National Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, will speak about Kaplan’s career, his contributions to the field, and the ongoing development of projects and research fields he helped launch. A general surgeon specializing in [more...]

Date: 2010-04-14 14:00:00

Police and local briefs | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN

Belt left her job with Fort Wayne Community Schools in February of last year, according to spokeswoman Krista Stockman. Stockman was unsure if Belt quit or was fired. Child molester gets 4-year sentence Child molester Kyle P. Malott faces up to four years in prison for groping a 9-year-old boy in October after being sentenced Monday in Allen Superior Court on two counts of child molesting. The sentence came despite the objections of the boy's father, who said that while he was angry with Malott, he believed the 24-year-old city resident was remorseful for his actions. Malott turned himself [more...]

Date: 2009-03-04 15:53:00

Our Reading List: Farmer Jane: Women Changing The Way We Eat ...

Advocates like Marion Kalb and Anna Lapp are fighting for fresh organic fruits and vegetables in school cafeterias. Activists like Jo Ann Baumgartner are inspiring other farmers to be protectors of natural spaces. And chefs such as Deborah Madison are promoting local seasonal foods as a mainstay of the American meal. Sustainable food activist Temra Costa shows how you can join these women, whether you want to start a farm, open a food business, found an organization, or simply become a sustainable-food consumer. Temra Costa began her career in sustainable food while organizing for the [more...]

Date: 2010-05-09 01:41:39

Oregon's drug problem: Social programs, schools can help beat ...

Patrick McGinnis' father told The Oregonian that the drug "war" cannot be won through the criminal justice system alone. He's right. We in law enforcement stand shoulder to shoulder with those who believe that we must focus greater efforts on drug-abuse prevention, treatment and recovery, support for families and support for schools. Drugs are wiping out people in this state at an alarming rate. There were more than 100 drug overdose deaths in Multnomah County last year. The problem hits rural communities hard as well. Just last week, there were four heroin overdoses -- one fatal -- in [more...]

Date: 2010-03-13 20:55:24

University of Chicago celebrates career of surgeon Edwin Kaplan ...

University of Chicago celebrates career of surgeon Edwin Kaplan April 14, 2010 Endocrine surgeons from around the world will join with dozens of Chicago physicians this Friday, April 16, to celebrate the long, illustrious and ongoing medical career of Edwin Kaplan, MD, professor of surgery at the University of Chicago, who joined the faculty in 1968. A day-long symposium, with speakers from France and Italy, more than a dozen U.S. medical schools, and the National Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, will speak about Kaplan's career, his contributions to the field and [more...]

Date: 2010-04-14 19:00:00

University of Liverpool Legal High Trial | College and University Blog

John Moore's University in Liverpool has found itself caught up in a controversial drug scandal. The university has been labeled as 'irresponsible' ... John Moore’s University in Liverpool has found itself caught up in a controversial drug scandal. The university has been labeled as ‘irresponsible’ for leading a study into the effects of taking the drug methadone. Methadone which is also known as Meow Meow or M-Cat has become increasingly popular amongst drug takers over the past twelve months and has received recent media coverage after being linked to six deaths in the U.K, the once [more...]

Date: 2010-05-04 20:00:34

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